Community Calendar

Cut. Layer. Reimagine.
Collage Collective, the first exhibit of the new year brings together four local artists pushing collage beyond the page—into reflection, healing, and play.
🖼️ On view Jan 11–Feb 28 at the EMD Gallery
🎉 Artist Reception Jan 16, 6–8p during Farmville’s Art Walk
📍Address: 3725 N Main St, Farmville, NC 27828
⏰Hours: Tues - Friday 9a-12p + Fridays 4-6p & Saturdays 10a-12p
💛 Works available for purchase—take one home and support local art at FCAC.

Come Again is a social respite program where people in early to middle stages of dementia spend time with trusted, trained volunteers in a safe, judgment-free space. We aim to bring joy, friendship, and purpose to everyone while giving care partners a chance to rest. Activities include fellowship, music, art, movement, and service projects, plus a hot lunch. Starting May 1, Come Again meets every Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2311 Elizabeth Ave. There is a small fee to attend. Come Again honors our loved ones living with dementia by lifting up their remaining strengths in a supportive, creative and purposeful way. For more information about joining Come Again or volunteering, contact director Lindsay Roberts at lindsayroberts@newbernrespite.org, 919.428.0618 or www.newbernrespite.org.

See incredible quilted designs celebrating America 250 with this patriotic exhibit of local craftsmanship! These quilts were designed and created by the Twin Rivers Quilters Guild and will be on display at the North Carolina History Center during the early part of 2026.

This exhibit is FREE to enjoy and open to the public during regular business hours at the North Carolina History Center.

The Arts Council of Carteret County will hold its annual Art From The Heart adult and student art shows to showcase local artists and raise funds to support scholarships for area high school graduates to study the arts. The adult art show will run from January 30th to February 12th and the student art show will take place from February 17th to 27th. The show will be held in Atlantic Beach at the Atlantic Station shopping center, in the former Ernie’s Gift Store.
Artist Max Dowdle, who recently completed the Legacy NC mural on the Carteret Community Theatre, will be judging the adult show. Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories: Two Dimensional; Three Dimensional, and Photography. Awards will be given at the opening reception, January 29th, 5:30–7:00 p.m. People’s Choice awards will be given at the end of the show.

Join us for a powerful and engaging performance by Mary D. Williams, a renowned performing historian known for bringing history to life through storytelling, music, and dramatic interpretation. Through her work, Mary D. Williams illuminates the lived experiences, voices, and cultural legacies of African American history in a way that is both educational and deeply moving.

At the conclusion of her performance, Ms. Williams will present a special feature highlighting her new upcoming book Mahalia Jackson, Moving On Up A Little Higher, a biography on acclaimed gospel singer and civil rights pioneer, Mahalia Jackson. This program promises to be an inspiring blend of history, performance, and cultural reflection.

Mary D. Williams is a gospel singer, civil rights historian, and former adjunct professor at Duke University and author of five books, including New York Times bestseller The Blook of Emmett Till.

Join us for a powerful and engaging performance by Mary D. Williams, a renowned performing historian known for bringing history to life through storytelling, music, and dramatic interpretation. Through her work, Mary D. Williams illuminates the lived experiences, voices, and cultural legacies of African American history in a way that is both educational and deeply moving.

At the conclusion of her performance, Ms. Williams will present a special feature highlighting her new upcoming book Mahalia Jackson, Moving On Up A Little Higher, a biography on acclaimed gospel singer and civil rights pioneer, Mahalia Jackson. This program promises to be an inspiring blend of history, performance, and cultural reflection.

Mary D. Williams is a gospel singer, civil rights historian, former adjunct professor at Duke University, and author of five books.

Come and celebrate Black History Month as acclaimed jazz pianist and Kinston native Le’Andra McPhatter returns to perform. Le'Andra will perform both beloved classics and original material. Don’t miss this transformative performance celebrating a truly American genre.

Seating will be limited. Call the Information Services Department at 252.527.7066 ext. 134 to reserve a seat.

This program is sponsored by the Kinston-Lenoir County Friends of the Library.

Enjoy the revelry in this musical twist on a classic. Follow Viola, who disguises herself as a man and finds herself in a love triangle. This tale of mistaken identities and hilarious misadventures is brought to life with the rich culture, soulful sounds, and lively spirit of the Big Easy. With the soulful sounds of New Orleans jazz, colorful costumes, and dynamic performances, this production promises to be a feast for the senses.

Call of the Mummy is an adventure story typical of radio drama and the motion picture serials of the 1940s. An interesting part of this play is that the actors also create the sound effects needed. Margo Mason flies to Egypt to report on the newly discovered tomb of Queen Hatshepsut and her advisor/lover, Senmut. Margo finds that Senmut has risen and set out on a string of murders. Doctor Brunton, head of the archaeologic dig, discovers the jar holding Hatshepsut’s heart is missing. There is a break in the case when Ivy Chapman, a British chanteuse, is possessed by the soul of Hatshepsut.

All Tickets $15.

An evening of fun, fine food, and fellowship while promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in our community. Proceeds from the event benefits the Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation (ECAHF) in our efforts to inspire youth to pursue new and exciting career pathways through STEM education.